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Physics SchoolsIn Redwood City, California

The city of Redwood City has only one school where physics faculty can find employment. The trends in Redwood City's physics academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes physics training at the following levels:

Physics Certificate

Associates degree in Physics

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Professional Trends

Redwood City Vs. California Physics Employment

Redwood City

410

California

2,890

Of the 2,890 physics professionals employed in California, 410 work in Redwood City. As the number of physics professionals in Redwood City has increased, overall employment in Redwood City has also increased.

Redwood City Vs. California Physics employment growth

1,800

1,700

2,010

1,880

2,890

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350

520

500

410

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Grey: California

Dark Yellow: Redwood City

Physics VS. All professions salaries in Redwood City

No data

$101,340

$113,140

$124,610

$126,170

$54,770

$57,810

$60,430

$61,940

$63,290

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Light Blue: Physics in Redwood City

Dark Yellow: All Professions in Redwood City

In 2010 Redwood City physics professionals earned an average yearly salary of $126,170. The growth in the salary of physics professionals in Redwood City is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Salary percentiles for Physics professionals in Redwood City

10th percentile

$98,540

25th percentile

$106,260

50th percentile

$119,950

75th percentile

$150,870

90th percentile

$181,790

Redwood City physics professionals earn a median yearly salary of $119,950. The 10% of physics professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $98,540 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 84% higher salaries.

Average Salaries for Physics professionals and related professions in Redwood City

Chemistry

$64,883

Mechanical Engineering

$78,432

Electrical Engineering

$78,725

Biology

$79,516

Biochemistry

$81,073

Math

$95,385

Physics

$126,170

Physics professional salaries in Redwood City are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.

Educational Trends

Physics schools in Redwood City

1

Many of Redwood City's physics professionals are graduates of the only accredited physics school in the city.

Physics Programs Offered In Redwood City

No data at this time.

There is one degree and certificate program in physics offered by Redwood City's physics school.

Student Completed Physics Degrees In Redwood City

No data at this time.

Physics Faculty Salaries in Redwood City, California

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